Episode 175: An Interview with Dr. Gloria Mark

Published: April 4, 2023, 1 p.m.

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In today\\u2019s podcast episode, we have a very special guest, Dr. Gloria Mark.\\xa0 Dr. Mark has published over 150 papers in the top journals and conferences in the fields of human-computer interactions (HCI) and Computer-supported cooperative work (CSCW).\\xa0

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In a world where we\\u2019re expected to be available 24/7 in both our professional and personal lives, it can be hard to get over our FOMO and regain control of our attention span. Dr. Gloria is providing us with a deeper understanding of why we have such a hard time staying focused and how we can self-correct.\\xa0

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Join us as we discuss:

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  • The ways social media and modern entertainment are amplifying short attention spans\\xa0
  • How to shift effectively between tasks\\xa0
  • How to change your mindset around productivity and designing your day
  • How to refuel your attentional resources\\xa0\\xa0
  • Why you should schedule breaks and transition points\\xa0
  • How sleep ties into our attention span\\xa0
  • Whether or not you should listen to music or podcasts while you work
  • What media multi-tasking is
  • Whether Inbox Zero is a worthwhile goal
  • How a cancer diagnosis transformed her relationship to time and productivity.\\xa0
  • The future of attention\\xa0

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Connect with Dr. Gloria Mark:

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https://gloriamark.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gloriamark

https://twitter.com/GloriaMark_PhD

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Resources:

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https://www.amazon.com/Attention-Span-Finding-Fighting-Distraction/dp/1335449418




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